Egypt U23 star Adel finds motivation in TotalEnergies Man of the Match award
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Egypt's U23 captain, Ibrahim Mohamed Adel, played a pivotal role in securing a 1-0 victory for his team against a 10-man Mali side in a Group B match at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
Adel's outstanding performance earned him the well-deserved title of TotalEnergies Man of the Match, marking the second time he has received this accolade in the tournament.
Expressing his delight, Adel said, "I am pleased to receive another Man of the Match award. Winning this honor for the second time motivates me to push myself even harder."
Reflecting on the match, the team captain acknowledged the challenge posed by a formidable Mali team and emphasized the importance of securing maximum points against such strong opposition.
"Defeating Mali was no easy feat, and we are content with our performance. Now, we must regroup and prepare for our final group match against Gabon," Adel added.
With their first victory now secured, the defending champions are focused on the next stage of the tournament. Adel's exemplary leadership and goal-scoring prowess have undoubtedly boosted the team's confidence as they aim to build on this success in their upcoming encounter against Gabon.
